6 Year Plan

Aim For Third

Chapter 2

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Laurels POV :

I overslept. Ofcourse, first day of classes, and I overslept. Probably because I couldn't stop replaying the day, while trying to fall asleep last night. I can't believe Draco saw me after my shower though, how embarrassing.

I somehow managed to get to class on time, skipping breakfast and starving though.

I took a seat in the second row, alone. I was waiting for class to start when I felt someone sit next to me. Draco.

"Graves, I see you took my advice and put real clothes on"

"Real funny. As if I could wear just a shirt to class.

Otherwise, I would. Much more comfy that way."

He smirked and looked up to focus on class. I tried to focus but didn't get much learning done. Had he really chosen to sit next to me? How is this all going so smoothly?

"Bye Draco, I'll see you later?"

"Definitely."

I start walking to my next class, Potions. But I notice Draco is still going the same way I am.

"Graves, potions next for you?"

"Yeah actually."

We both laughed, and walked together to class. We decided to sit together once again. But, we didn't audibly say this, we just took a seat next to each other. Honestly, if I wasn't so infatuated with him, I'd still be very glad that we're becoming friends.

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The whole day was one big happy blur. I'd had lunch with Harry, Hermione, and Ron. I'd told them how Draco and I sat together in our first two classes. And how we had one more together after lunch. They smiled at how happy I was. Although they worry I will get my heart broken.

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At the end of the day, I was in the Slytherin common room listening to the rain fall while I studied for Potions. I know it's the first day, but trust me, I need it.

"Wow. you weren't kidding when you said you

were going to be second this year, huh?"

"Oh, yeah."

"Hate to break it to you, Graves. But i'm second in the class,

don't think you'll be passing me."

"Okay, Malfoy. If you're so smart, you'll be

helping me with potions this year."

"And why would I help you?"

"Uhhh, I'll.. aim for third?"

"Sounds good, except I like a little competition.

So this should be interesting."

I laughed at him and we shook hands. He sat down next to me and began studying as well. I didn't know Draco was so smart, better yet second in the class. It's like he unravels the slightest bit every time we talk. He's like a piece of black ribbon, slowly unraveling.

The rainfall had gotten heavier, I'd been pretty distracted by my studying until a loud clap of thunder, which made me jump and sent my heart racing.